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The growing problem of online hacking represents more than simply a danger to PlayStation – it could actually threaten society itself. That’s the claim of Sony’s deputy president Kaz Hirai, who has also pointed out that Sony are far from the only victims of such incidents in recent weeks. "Just …
Read More »E3 2011: Why Twisted Metal isn’t a hit in Europe
Outspoken American developer David Jaffe says differing cultural identity is the reason for Twisted Metal’s limited appeal in Europe. Speaking to Eurogamer at E3, the co-founder of Eat Sleep Play and co-creator of the franchise said: My layman’s sociological view of Europe is that you guys tend to respond to …
Read More »Jaffe: Your WipEout is our Twisted Metal
E3 2011: Jaffe hopes PS3 Twisted Metal will prove more successful in Europe
Read More »E3 2011: Xbox Live ‘too closed’ for Dust 514
Xbox Live is too closed for the developer of PS3 exclusive Dust 514. Speaking to Eurogamer during an E3 presentation, CCP CTO Halldor Fannar said: Let’s just say that with Sony at least they have policies that allow us to build the game the way we want.” That is one …
Read More »CCP: Xbox Live ‘too strict’ for MMOs
E3 2011: CCP says Microsoft service isnâ??t MMO friendly
Read More »E3 2011: Vita battery life on par with PSP
Sony has revealed some interesting new facts about the upcoming PS Vita, saying that it hopes the battery life of the console will rival that of the PSP. Speaking to Engadget, the company would not go into specifics but did say, with the exception of having to power ‘graphically intense’ …
Read More »Amazon backs GAME Vita pricing
Retailer Amazon has gone live with its pre-order pricing for Sony’s PlayStation Vita. It concurs with the prices put out by GAME earlier in the week – that being a 279.99 RRP for the premium 3G model and 229.99 for the wi-fi only device. To put that into some sort …
Read More »E3 2011: Vita likely region free
Speaking to press at E3 yesterday, Sony Worlwide Studios Europe boss Michael Denny has said that "to the best of his knowledge" PlayStation Vita will be region free, IGN reports. This will open the door to the possible importing of systems and games to Europe if, as is now looking …
Read More »PS Vita ‘region free’
Sony executive claims there will not likely be any location restrictions on the device
Read More »E3 2011: Vita may launch in 2012 outside Japan
PlayStation Vita may not launch in territories outside Japan until 2012. That’s according to SCEA president and CEO Jack Tretton, who told Reuters the handheld console will go on sale in Japan by the end of the year, but may not arrive elsewhere until 2012. Sony also expects Vita to …
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